Overview
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Education
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Tena Robertson-Riley

Lake Ozark,Mo

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Trafficking Taskforce Coordinator/Grant Mgr.

County of Camden
Camdenton, MO
09.2023 - Current
  • Create an approved budget for DOJ grant.
  • Determine, order, receive and maintain equipment for future taskforce use.
  • Organized and scheduled off-site trainings for Law Enforcement, Medical, Victim Advocates and other critical partners.
  • Develop and Organize a Taskforce Team to implement future investigations and operations from diverse disciplines and geographical locations.
  • Develop an interdisciplinary approach to uncover and receive Human Trafficking Victims.
  • Develop an interdisciplinary approach to uncover, investigate and successfully prosecute Human Traffickers.
  • Complete Grant Manager responsibilities.
  • Shared confidential investigative and intelligence information with different law enforcement agencies to achieve criminal justice goals.

Crime Victim Advocate

Camden County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
Camdenton, MO
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed and maintained relationships with victims, their families, law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, victim service providers, and other stakeholders.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to victims of crime.
  • Attended court hearings to provide advocacy for victims throughout the criminal justice process.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual cases involving victims of crime.
  • Assisted clients in understanding complex legal proceedings associated with their cases.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Friends of the Missouri Governor's Mansion
Jefferson City, MO
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed special projects as assigned by the CEO in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated meetings and volunteer schedules for Mansion Docents.
  • Handled Docent applications, conducted background investigations, took part in interviews and created on-boarding process for new Docents.
  • Researched historical records, financial accounts and developed reports.
  • Updated donor database

District Administrator

Missouri Division of Probation and Parole
Lake Ozark, MO
01.2003 - 03.2021
  • Oversaw operations and staff in 5 offices in 5 different counties.
  • Managed all personnel matters within the district including recruitment, hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
  • Created and maintained productive relationships with key stakeholders in the district.
  • Communicate updates and ensured compliance with state, department and division policies, procedures, and laws.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, leadership and positive work environment.
  • Participated in statewide, departmental,and divisional committees and taskforce.

Retired March 1, 2021

Probation and Parole Unit Supervisor

Missouri Board Of Probation And Parole
Camdenton Mo, MO
08.1997 - 12.2002
  • Provided leadership and direction to team members, ensuring all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for improved workflow processes.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to ensure open communication between departments.
  • Assisted with the recruitment, hiring, orientation and training of new employees.
  • Monitored daily operations and performance of unit personnel, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
  • Evaluated employee performance on a regular basis using measurable criteria such as quality assurance metrics.
  • Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
  • Supervised 10 Probation and Parole Officers in 3 different counties.

Probation and Parole Officer

Missouri Board Of Probation And Parole
St Louis, MO
11.1992 - 08.1997
  • Conducted initial assessments of parolees to determine risk and needs.
  • Monitored compliance with court orders, conditions of release, and behavior in the community.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for individuals on probation and parole.
  • Investigated violations of parole or probation conditions and took appropriate action when necessary.
  • Provided guidance and assistance to parolees regarding job searches, housing, education, counseling, healthcare services, and other areas of need.
  • Visited homes or workplaces of those under supervision to ensure they are abiding by all rules set forth by the court system.
  • Prepared reports summarizing cases as needed for review by judges and the Parole Board.
  • Prepared Pre-Sentence Investigation reports to the Court.
  • Prepared Executive Clemency Reports to the Governor's Office.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration/ Law Enforcement

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
12-1991

Accomplishments

  • Named by KRCG as a "Person you should know"
  • Part of Operation Hornet's Nest (Miller County Sex Offender Compliance Operation)
  • Keynote Speaker at Arkansas Probation and Parole Association Conference
  • Speaker at the MCA/MPPOA Fall Conference
  • Took part in Human Trafficking Operation in St. Joesph Mo
  • Named Probation and Parole Human Trafficking Hero 2020-2021
  • Vice President of Lake Area Citizens Advisory Board
  • Board Member of the Sexual Assault Response Team
  • Board Member of the Miller County Child Fatality Review Board
  • Support Member of Lake Area Major Case Squad
  • Board Member of the Lake Area Stop Human Trafficking Coalition
  • 1000's of hours of multidisciplinary training
  • Liaison to the Missouri Highway Patrol Human Trafficking Unit.
  • Active part of Cold Case Investigation Team with Major Case Squad
  • Member of the Missouri Attorney General's Human Trafficking Taskforce

Timeline

Human Trafficking Taskforce Coordinator/Grant Mgr.

County of Camden
09.2023 - Current

Crime Victim Advocate

Camden County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
01.2023 - 09.2023

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Friends of the Missouri Governor's Mansion
05.2022 - 12.2022

District Administrator

Missouri Division of Probation and Parole
01.2003 - 03.2021

Probation and Parole Unit Supervisor

Missouri Board Of Probation And Parole
08.1997 - 12.2002

Probation and Parole Officer

Missouri Board Of Probation And Parole
11.1992 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration/ Law Enforcement

University of Central Missouri
Tena Robertson-Riley